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Christians must learn the principles of thanksgiving- Elicia Degreat
• Elicia Degreaton
Ghanaian-Germany based gospel musician, Elicia Degreat has urged Christians to develop the habit of thanksgiving.
The musician who is out with a new song dubbed, ‘Adom’ said the message in her song is “if I have just one leg, I will do everything in my capacity to praise God for all the good things He has done in my life.”
EliciaDegreat told The Spectator that she came from a poor background, adding that” where I came from and where I am now, there is no denying the fact that I am a product of grace.”
According to her though the journey has not been smooth, she has learnt that in good and bad times, God must be praised and that is what gave birth to her new song.
EliciaDegreat further admonished Christians to learn the principle of thanking God and declaring His word on their lives.
“As Christians, we must learn to give thanks for what God has done and is about to do in our lives, let’s learn to show appreciation to our maker for all He does for us,” she added.
Talking about music promotion as a diaspora artiste, she noted that social media and the digital space have made it easy for artistes to promote their songs across the world.
The singer also admonished Men of God and event organisers to place value on gospel artistes and pay for their services because whatever they do to stay in ministry involves money.
EliciaDegreat has been in the gospel music industry since 2010 with an album and a single , according to EliciaDegreat she sees herself becoming great like her name.
Adom is available on all digital music stores
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Redeemed Baptist Church congratulates trio
Three members of the Redeemed Baptist Church in Ogbojo – Emerita Professor Elizabeth Ardayfio-Schandorf, Mrs Florence Mangwe Hutchful and Mrs Comfort Owusu, were among 22 award recipients for their exceptional contribution to national development at the 10th Ghana Women of Excellence Awards ceremony held in Accra.
The trio were recognised for their exceptional performances in their respective field of endeavours.
Emerita Ardayfio-Schandorf is a seasoned geographer and Chairperson of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Mrs Hutchful comes in as the first President of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana and Mrs Owusu as the Executive Director of the Association of Rural Banks (ARB) Ghana.
The awards, held on the eve of the International Women’s Day, is a component of Ghana’s observation of the Day which was under the theme ‘Empowering the Ghanaian woman for National Development.”
The clergy and congregation of the Redeemed Baptist Church says Ayekoo to the award winners.
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TGMA unveils nominees for 26th edition
Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) have unveiled nominations for the 26th edition of the awards.
A ceremony to unveil the awards held last Saturday at the Grand Arena was filled with shocks, surprises, and excitement.
The ultimate category, Artiste of the Year will see, Kweku Smoke, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity, King Promise, Black Sherif, King Paluta and reigning champion, Stonebwoy.
King Paluta, King Promise and Stonebwoy
Best New Artiste of the Year, a key category for the emerging talents to make a mark will feature Lali X Lola, Arathejay, Rap Fada, Beeztrap KOTM, and Kwesi Amewugah.
Lovers of gospel music will have a tough time choosing Empress Gifty, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity, Piesie Esther, Diana Hamilton or MOG Music as the Gospel Artiste of the Year.
Medikal, Sarkodie, King Paluta, Black Sherif, Kweku Smoke, Beeztrap and Amerado will battle it out for the Best Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of the Year crown.
A category which would generate controversy is the Best Rap Performance with a fierce contest between Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame, Eno Barony, Lyrical Joe, Flowking Stone and Kweku Smoke.
There are other interesting categories like Highlife Song of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song, Male and Female Vocalists of the Year among others up for grabs for the 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The reigning Artiste of the Year, Stonebwoy was nominated in the same category again in addition to Album/EP of the Year – “Up and Running”, Best Reggae/Dancehall Song – “Psalm 23”, Best Music Video – “Jejereje”, Best Reggae Dancehall Artiste, International Collaboration of the Year – “Ekelebe” featuring OdumoduBlvck, “Jiggle And Whine” featuring Spice, and Most Popular Song – “Jejereje”.
This year’s edition of Ghana’s biggest music night comes off on May 3, 2025, at the Accra International
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
